Mary Stewart

Mary Stewart is a Lecturer in the Early Childhood Education Program at the Faculty of Education, University of British Columbia. Her work bridges educational practice, democratic theory, and community-based research, with a focus on rural healthcare access and digital participatory mapping.

• Fields of Interest: Education, Democratic Theory, Community Engagement, Rural Healthcare Access.
• Research Trends: Recent publications emphasize academic impact, critical pedagogy, and the intersection of rural coalitions with healthcare policy. Her work also explores epistemic frameworks for democratic deliberation and social justice in academia.
• Key Themes: Participatory research methods, equity in education, and reconciliation efforts in Canada.